WHO releases report on state of development of antibacterials
14 June 2024 Geneva, Switzerland: The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its latest report on antibacterial agents, including antibiotics, in clinical and preclinical development worldwide. Although the number of antibacterial agents in the clinical pipeline increased from 80 in 2021 to 97 in 2023, there is a pressing need for new, innovative agents for […]
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda chairs high level meeting on attaining targeted Health goals in the first 100 days of formation of new Government
Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chaired a high-level meeting on attaining targeted Health goals in the first 100 days of formation of new Government, with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry, here today. He was joined by Smt. Anupriya Patel and Shri Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao, Union Ministers of […]
Existing District/Referral Hospitals being converted into Medical Colleges shall continue their roles and obligations under NHM and will continue to receive funding support from the Center
In view of demands made by certain States/UTs for construction of additional District/Referral hospitals (DH/RH) due to apprehension that the existing DH/RH which are being converted into Medical Colleges will stop receiving funding from NHM, Union Health Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra has written to States/UTs clarifying that all existing DH/RH which are being converted into […]
European Commission approves Roche’s fixed-duration Columvi (glofitamab) for people with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Columvi is the first CD20xCD3 T-cell-engaging bispecific antibody available in Europe to treat the most common and aggressive form of lymphoma Approval is based on results from the phase I/II NP30179 study, where Columvi given as a fixed course induced early and long-lasting complete responses in people with heavily pre-treated or refractory diffuse large B-cell […]
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda chairs high level meeting to review Dengue Situation and Preparedness status of public health systems for Prevention, Containment and Management in view of onset of Monsoon and rise in Dengue cases
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda chaired a high-level meeting to review the dengue situation across the country and preparedness of public health system for prevention, containment and management of dengue in view of the onset of monsoon and the rise in dengue cases globally, here today. The Union Health […]
WHO prequalifies the first self-test for hepatitis C virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) self-test which can provide a critical support in expanding access to testing and diagnosis, accelerating global efforts to eliminate hepatitis C. The product, called OraQuick HCV self-test, manufactured by OraSure Technologies, is an extension of the pre-qualified, OraQuick® HCV Rapid Antibody Test […]
WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency
ADRE, CHAD, 10 JULY 2024 – As millions flee war and hunger in Sudan, senior leadership from WHO’s Africa and Eastern Mediterranean Regions converged in Chad, which hosts the largest number of Sudanese refugees, to assess the urgent health needs of people impacted by this complex and deteriorating humanitarian crisis. The mission aims to optimize […]
MeDevIS platform announced to boost access to medical technologies and devices
8 July 2024 | Geneva –- World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System), the first global open access clearing house for information on medical devices. It is designed to support governments, regulators and users in their decision-making on selection, procurement and use of medical devices for diagnostics, […]
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, visits the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) Jammu today
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, visited the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) Vijaypur in Jammu today. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science & Technology; Ministry of Earth Sciences; Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of […]
Medical Counselling Committee has not yet notified the NEET UG and PG counselling schedule for the year 2024
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has not yet notified the counselling schedule of NEET UG and PG courses for the year 2024. The counselling schedule for NEET UG and PG is announced by MCC on its website on the basis of completion of the exam process and […]
